EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 1H 17M
Episode 17: Tom Owens
from Woven: Soft Edges, Deep Roots · host SolefulSara
In this episode of Woven, Sara sits down with Tom — the first male guest on the podcast — for a deeply human conversation about grief, body culture, masculinity, healing, and the longing for community in an increasingly isolated world.Tom shares his experience navigating a body shaped by decades of travel, physical wear and tear, and the slow process of learning to care for himself differently. Together, they explore what it means to move from treating the body as a utility toward relating to it as a partner.The conversation expands into grief and loss as Tom reflects on losing both parents, including his biological parents from Colombia whom he never had the chance to know. He speaks candidly about therapy, Reiki, mentorship, and the importance of human connection in processing life’s hardest experiences.Sara and Tom also examine the differences between independent and interdependent cultures, drawing from Tom’s travels through Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand. They discuss parenting, public behavior, community accountability, and the ways American culture often leaves people — especially parents, grieving people, and those outside the “norm” — to navigate life alone.This episode is a reflection on: — healing beyond individualism — grief and emotional processing — masculinity and deconstructing patriarchy — parenting and communal care — body awareness and aging — human connection and belonging — the importance of community support systemsIf this conversation resonates with you, please consider: • subscribing to the channel • sharing the episode with someone you love • leaving a review on Apple Podcasts • commenting on Spotify or Patreon • joining the Woven Patreon community for deeper conversations and reflectionsThank you for being part of Woven.To contact Tom, IG - Tompo27777 or HRVirtualGuide#WovenPodcast #SomaticHealing #Grief #CommunityCare #Masculinity #HealingJourney #BodyWisdom #Parenting #Embodiment #MentalHealth Be sure to follow me:Patreon: @SolefulSaraYouTube @SolefulSaraSubstack @solefulSaraInstagram @soleful_circles.stlInstagram Podcast @woven_soft.edges.deep.rootsTikTok @sarasole88
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In this episode of Woven, Sara sits down with Tom — the first male guest on the podcast — for a deeply human conversation about grief, body culture, masculinity, healing, and the longing for community in an increasingly isolated world. Tom shares his experience navigating a body shaped by decades of travel, physical wear and tear, and the slow process of learning to care for himself differently. Together, they explore what it means to move from treating the body as a utility toward relating t...
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